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Contract for Schedule Monuments: Archaeological Investigations

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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15 Jul 2025 at 08:33

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Summary of the contracting process

The City & County of Swansea is seeking tenders for its "Contract for Scheduled Monuments: Archaeological Investigations," related to sites such as the Foxhole River Staithes and Clyne Arsenic and Copperworks. This public procurement process, governed under the "Below threshold - open competition" method, falls within the services category and is driven by Welsh devolved regulations. Located in Swansea, the tender stage is active with a final submission deadline set for 5 August 2025, at 12:00 PM. The contract period will commence on 21 August 2025 and end on 16 March 2026. The procurement project is valued at £40,000, with a gross amount of £48,000.

This tender invites opportunities for businesses experienced in archaeological investigations and historic site management, particularly those focused on excavation work at archaeological sites. It provides a valuable opening for SMEs and VCSE organisations due to its suitability criteria, and experience in working with scheduled monuments is highly regarded. Additionally, the quality and pricing aspects are weighted in the award criteria, presenting a valuable opportunity for businesses with competitive pricing and robust quality propositions to expand their portfolio and strengthen their position in the public sector. Interested suppliers must register and submit their offers electronically via the E-tenderWales platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Contract for Schedule Monuments: Archaeological Investigations

Notice Description

Archaeological Investigations and Historic Building Record at Foxhole River Staithes, and Clyne Arsenic and Copperworks

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-055eff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039797-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jul 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Aug 2025 - 16 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
James Beynon
Contact Email
james.beynon@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea
Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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